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Officials have emphasized that strong community engagement was a crucial factor in the Aqaba reserve in Jordan achieving its recognition.

The US Embassy warned its citizens of a security threat at Aqaba airport and seaport, leading to an evacuation, but Jordanian authorities have denied issuing any evacuation order or detecting a threat.

The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and Tunisian experts have engaged in discussions regarding cooperation on the Aqaba UNESCO Global Geopark Project.

A massive fire broke out in Delhi's Tughlaqabad area, resulting in the deaths of three people.

The King of Jordan held a meeting with the Crown Prince of Bahrain in Aqaba to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $475 million loan to support the Aqaba–Amman water desalination project in Jordan.

Syria, Jordan, and Turkey have signed an agreement to establish a regional trade corridor, prioritizing the railway sector with plans to link Anatolia to the port of Aqaba and extend towards the Gulf.

Cabinet approves $203m US grant for Aqaba–Amman National Water Carrier project  Jordan Times

Smoke was observed rising from the Aqaba area after Iran launched a missile towards Jordan, which was subsequently intercepted. No debris fell within Israeli territory, and no Iron Dome interceptors were launched.

The international airport and port in Aqaba, southern Jordan, were evacuated due to a 'specific and credible threat', according to the US Embassy, which strongly advised Americans to avoid travel to the area.

The death toll from a fire in Tughlaqabad has risen to four, while a separate incident saw a man die in a car blaze in Alipur.

The Aqaba ports have reported a significant 35% surge in handling during the first five months of 2026. This increase indicates robust trade activity and economic growth in the region.

Jordan's Aqaba port has recorded significant growth in the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to a surge in cargo traffic.

Jordan is advancing the Aqaba Railway project, which ministers describe as a transformational venture aimed at boosting the nation's economy and enhancing its role as a regional hub.

The ports of Aqaba experienced a significant surge in maritime activity during March, handling over 2.2 million tonnes of cargo. This indicates robust trade and logistics operations in the region.

A Croatian sailor in Aqaba, Jordan, describes witnessing Iranian attacks, expressing uncertainty about the targets of the projectiles. Aqaba is Jordan's only port, bordering Eilat, Israel.

Iran's IRGC claimed that Jordanian espionage assisted in attacks on US troops and damaged aircraft at Jordan’s Aqaba Airport, despite Amman denying evacuation of the airport and seaport.

The US Embassy in Jordan announced the evacuation of the international airport and port in Aqaba, a claim that the Jordanian government has since denied.

Officials from Iraq and Jordan have agreed to speed up the implementation of the strategic Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project, aiming to expand cooperation in energy, industry, and transport.

A deadly arson attack in Tughlaqabad, Delhi, has claimed three lives, with police arresting three adults and apprehending a minor, revealing the blaze was sparked by a monetary dispute.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II visited Aqaba to review the progress of the Aqaba International Circuit and City Park development projects, emphasizing their importance for regional growth.

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have signed agreements to advance the Aqaba Port Railway project, signaling a new phase of bilateral infrastructure cooperation.

Hundreds of Israeli citizens were left stranded at Aqaba airport in Jordan, with no official comment from Jordanian authorities regarding the situation.

Scientists have discovered a toxic 'ocean within an ocean' deep beneath the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba, where life cannot survive.